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E.Washington defense stymies North Dakota

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Guy Ovenell

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Vernon Adams threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns and the defense forced two crucial turnovers in the second half as EasternWashington pulled away from North Dakota for a 35-14 win in a Big Sky Conference game Saturday.

The Eagles (4-2, 2-0 Big Sky) were leading 21-14 late in the third quarter when Ronnie Hamline intercepted Joe Mollberg’s pass and returned it 77 yards for a touchdown.

North Dakota (2-4, 1-2) responded with a long drive but receiver Jer Garmen lost a fumble at the EWU 10. Eastern then marched 90 yards, capped by Mario Brown’s 3-yard run to put the game away. Overall UND had four turnovers.